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Car moves but IC engine won't start with P3125

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by jthwan22, Sep 15, 2017.

  1. jthwan22

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    The car drives forward up to 30 mph and goes into reverse and parked
    The IC Engine won't start with Triangle of death
    The OBD2 reader shows P3125 and I can't pull sub code
    The HV inverter coolant pump was new and vibrate but no movement in the reservoir. I try bleeding again and still no movement in the reservoir.

    Since the car drives with no vibration can I assume the MG2 is ok?

    What do you guys think?
     
  2. Brian in Tucson

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    You've probably read after googling the code that your inverter is most likely the problem. Is the inverter coolant pump actually running/pumping or just vibrating? There has to be coolant movement in the reservoir or the inverter overheats. I suspect that your inverter may have died, but others will chime in.

    As I remember, there a used inverters on Ebay for a lot less than the price of a new one. I have a spare in my tool crib and would consider an offer But check Ebay, there should be one closer to the Garden State than Tucson. You should install a new coolant pump as well (don't trust a used one.)
     
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    The pump is about 1 year old. It was pumping but now only vibrate. I try to bleed the pump but no luck yet.
    I see the inverters on Ebay for $250 - $500
    How much would you sell your inverter for?
     
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    $175 plus shipping (it's kinda heavy.)
     
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    I assume the inverter is in working condition?
    How much is shipping to 08873?
    You take Paypal?
     
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    You may want to PM ("Start a conversation") with @Brian in Tucson so personal details are not shared publicly in this thread.
     
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    James, I think I'm going to pass on selling it to you. I'm not sure it's any good. And if I sold it to you I'd be on the hook for the inverter and the shipping. A couple of hundred bucks at the very least. The point is that I can't afford to sell it and guarantee it.

    Sorry, I'd still advise finding one a bit closer to you. Sorry if this seems to be a flaky response.
     
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    Got an used HV inverter off ebay and new inverter pump off Parts Geek. Install , bleed and now the car is working at over 300,000 miles.
    If I can just get the AC working than it would be perfect.